UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
“This article was originally published in the Panama City News Herald” https://www.newsherald.com/lifestyle/20200506/extension-connection-outdoor-exercise-options-abound By: Scott Jackson UF/IFAS Extension Bay County / Florida Sea Grant I was able to safely access the bay for a Sunday afternoon paddle boarding… Read More
Let’s Walk Florida, UF IFAS Extension’s free 10-week virtual program, is about to launch! Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Liberty and Gulf counties will be helping Floridians achieve their health and wellness goals through physical activity. Why… Read More
I’m bored, there’s nothing to do, I’m bored, there’s nothing to do, I’m so so so bored! How often have parents and caretakers have heard this over the last 2 weeks? I’m sure it’s enough to make even… Read More
Let’s Walk Florida will stretch statewide in May to address community wellness across diverse communities. The free, virtual UF/IFAS Extension program helps Floridians achieve their health and wellness goals through physical activity. Let’s Walk Florida was originally scheduled… Read More
Physical activity can improve your health and mental wellness, prevent chronic disease, and help you maintain a healthy body weight! Let’s Walk Florida is a 10-week physical activity education program designed to promote physical wellness among Floridians. Participants… Read More
Many local residents are safely utilizing the walking track at the Escambia County Extension office located at 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment. A portion of the track runs directly in front of the Demonstration Gardens, which are developed and… Read More
As family’s daily routines have been turned upside down due to the COVID19 Virus and stay at home mandates, it may be a great time to rethink some of your child’s daily schedule and play habits. It’s pretty… Read More
By Stephanie Clamer During this time of self-quarantining, you might be looking for ways to be active and exercise in the comfort of your own home. Go4Life from the National Institute on Aging has great resources on how… Read More
Florida is ranked second in costs associated with diabetes at $18.9 billion. According to the Centers for Disease Control, losing at least 10% of our weight can save thousands of dollars annually in increased medical costs. We can… Read More
A few weeks ago, I was chatting with a colleague about a strength training program she was teaching. In our conversation, she shared that one of her participants was 90 years old. Immediately it reminded me of my… Read More
